Vijayawada’s ₹171 Crore Road Revolution Begins

Commuting across 19 major roads in Vijayawada is set to improve under the City Roads Improvement Programme, which will be implemented through a public-private partnership (PPP) model.

The ₹171 crore initiative includes upgrades to drainage networks, footpaths, road medians, carriageways, and landscaping, along with a 10-year operation and maintenance component. In the first phase, ₹55 crore will be invested in development works, targeted for completion within 12 months, while the remaining funds will be disbursed to the private developer in stages.

Key stretches covered under the project include PVP Mall Road, GS Raju Road, HT Line Road, and Gurunanak Colony Road. The works will be executed under the Hybrid Annuity Model (HAM), with the selected developer responsible not only for construction but also for repairs and maintenance of all 19 roads over the next decade. The project aims to improve traffic flow, enhance pedestrian safety, and upgrade overall urban infrastructure.

Tenders have already been floated. Officials said that once the contract is awarded, the developer will be given six months to complete surveys and submit detailed designs, followed by a one-year deadline to carry out the road development works.

News by Rahul Yelligetti.